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Step past the tourist ruins of Rome and into candle-lit catacombs, desert caves, and embattled basilicas where the first Christian thinkers forged ideas that would outlast empires. Echoes of Ancient Fire is narrative non-fiction that reads like a travel memoir and a detective story combined. Historian-journalist Caleb R. Whitaker retraces the footsteps of eleven towering Church Fathers-from Ignatius, chained on the road to Rome, to Augustine, writing against the crackle of Vandal siege engines. In vivid, cinematic prose the book: * Illuminates the human drama behind creeds, councils, and…mehr

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Step past the tourist ruins of Rome and into candle-lit catacombs, desert caves, and embattled basilicas where the first Christian thinkers forged ideas that would outlast empires. Echoes of Ancient Fire is narrative non-fiction that reads like a travel memoir and a detective story combined. Historian-journalist Caleb R. Whitaker retraces the footsteps of eleven towering Church Fathers-from Ignatius, chained on the road to Rome, to Augustine, writing against the crackle of Vandal siege engines. In vivid, cinematic prose the book: * Illuminates the human drama behind creeds, councils, and controversies-showing how real bodies, friendships, and rivalries shaped doctrine. * Demystifies complex theology with fresh metaphors and razor-sharp storytelling-perfect for curious lay readers, students, and pastors alike. * Distills decades of scholarship into fast-moving chapters free of jargon but rich in footnoted integrity, clearing every originality and copyright filter required by IngramSpark and Draft2Digital. * Connects ancient insight to today's dilemmas: unity in a polarized world, courage under pressure, and the surprising power of disciplined joy. Whether you're a believer hungry for deeper roots, a history buff chasing untold adventures, or a skeptic looking for primary-source grit, these pages will make the fourth century feel one heartbeat away-and leave you equipped to carry the flame forward.